Disney Vacation Club resale listings give you access to contracts on the secondary market at prices well below Disney's direct pricing. Our current inventory spans all DVC resorts, with contracts ranging from 25 points to 200+ points. Most listings fall in the 100-150 point range, which covers typical family vacation needs for annual Disney trips.
Current DVC Resale Market
The resale market stays active year-round, though inventory fluctuates with seller activity and seasonal patterns. Spring typically brings more listings as owners reassess their memberships after the holidays. Late fall can see tighter inventory as families prepare for the next vacation year.
We're currently seeing strong demand across all resort categories. Premium resorts like Bay Lake Tower and Riviera continue commanding higher prices, while value resorts like Old Key West and Saratoga Springs offer more affordable entry points. The market remains competitive, so attractive contracts don't stay available long.
Understanding Listing Details
Each listing includes several key details you'll need to evaluate. The home resort determines where you get 11-month booking priority. Point allocation shows your annual vacation capacity. Use year tells you when points become available each year, which affects your banking and borrowing deadlines.
Current point status matters significantly for immediate value. Some contracts come fully loaded with current-year points plus banked points from previous years. Others have been stripped, meaning the seller used or borrowed points, so you won't get full value until future use years.
Per-point pricing lets you compare contracts across different resorts and point sizes. Current resale prices typically range from $100-175 per point, depending on the resort and contract characteristics. Compare these to Disney's direct prices, which range from $205-275 per point for Walt Disney World resorts as of 2024.
Contract Terms That Matter
- Annual Dues: Each contract carries annual dues covering maintenance, taxes, and resort operations. These vary by resort and affect your long-term ownership costs.
- Contract Expiration: Most DVC contracts expire between 2042 and 2070. Longer contracts cost more but provide more years of ownership value.
- Existing Reservations: Some contracts come with existing reservations that may or may not align with your vacation plans.
Comparing Available Contracts
Don't rush into the first attractive listing. Compare multiple contracts to understand pricing patterns and identify the best value for your specific needs. A slightly higher-priced contract might offer better long-term value if it includes advantageous terms or point status.
Consider how each contract's characteristics align with your vacation style. If you prefer staying at one resort during the same season each year, prioritize that resort's availability. If you want flexibility to book across multiple resorts and seasons, focus on point allocation and use year timing rather than specific resort selection.
Resort Selection Guide
Different resorts appeal to different priorities. Premium resorts like Polynesian Villas, Grand Floridian, and Riviera command the highest prices but offer superior locations and amenities. You'll pay $145-175+ per point on the resale market.
Mid-tier resorts like Boardwalk Villas, Beach Club, and Animal Kingdom Villas balance location convenience with more moderate pricing, typically $120-150 per point. These resorts still provide excellent access to parks and Disney amenities.
Value resorts like Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, and Disney's Hilton Head provide the most affordable entry points, usually $100-125 per point. They offer lower annual dues and solid vacation value, though with less convenient park access at the Walt Disney World properties.
Use Year Considerations
Use years determine when your points become available each year. February and March use years work well for families who vacation during school breaks. June, August, and September use years align with summer travel. October and December use years suit holiday travelers.
Earlier use years generally provide more flexibility because you receive your points sooner in the calendar year. This gives you more time to plan and book before high-demand periods fill up. But don't let use year be your primary decision factor unless you have very specific timing requirements.
Making Competitive Offers
When you find a contract that matches your needs, submit offers promptly through your broker. Include your proposed purchase price, earnest money amount (typically $500-1,000), and desired closing timeline. Sellers usually respond within 24-48 hours with acceptance, rejection, or counter-offers.
Competitive offers consider recent comparable sales and current market conditions. Don't lowball attractive listings in this market, but also don't overpay out of urgency. We can provide guidance on appropriate offer levels based on recent sales data and contract specifics.
Remember that Disney has Right of First Refusal (ROFR) on all resale transactions. They can match your accepted offer and purchase the contract themselves. Price your offer reasonably to minimize ROFR risk while still securing good value.
Search Tools and Alerts
Use listing filters effectively to narrow your search. Filter by resort if you have strong preferences, or search broadly to compare options. Set point range filters to eliminate contracts too small or large for your needs. Price filters help focus on contracts within your budget.
Set up listing alerts to receive notifications when new contracts matching your criteria become available. Early notification gives you the opportunity to review and make offers before other buyers discover attractive listings.
Working with DVC Sales
We maintain comprehensive DVC resale listings across all Disney Vacation Club properties. Our inventory includes detailed contract information and advanced search tools to help you filter by resort, points, price, use year, and other criteria that matter to your decision.
Our team has guided hundreds of families through the resale process over 25+ years. We can help you evaluate listings, understand market conditions, and structure competitive offers. We charge a $500 administrative fee to buyers and earn a 6.9% commission from sellers, which is significantly below the 9.5% industry average.
Browse our current inventory or contact us to discuss your specific needs. We'll help you find the right DVC contract and guide you through every step of the purchase process, from initial evaluation through closing.
